Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians » County President

Nassau County Mourns The Loss of John Bownes

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:19:05 +0000

The Ancient Order of Hibernians was saddened today with the loss of National Life Member John Bownes after a freak accident last week. He was 83.

“He was a dedicated member of the order,” said fellow National Life Member Michael O’Rourke. “He was very active with the Feis, and helped build the stages. He was a worker.”

John joined Division 5 in Far Rockaway back in 1957 and later transferred to Division 3 in the Five Towns. Over the years he held many positions in the Order, including serving as Assistant National Freedom for All Ireland Chair back in the late in 1970s. He also held a few state appointed positions.

In 2002, John was awarded with National Lifetime Membership for his service to the Order and continued to be active with the division and county up until his accident.

He is survived by his nephew former Nassau County President and State Director Ed Friel, three daughters and four grandchildren.

John will be waked 7-9 pm on Tuesday and 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Wednesday this week at Fullerton’s Funeral Home on Merrick Road. Baldwin, NY. With the Mass of Christian Burial taking place on 9:45 am on Thursday at St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin.

Nassau County Well Represented In Cincinnati

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:00:46 +0000

Nassau County sent 12 delegates to Cincinnati for the biennial Hibernian Convention. At the event, the brothers were able to vote in the new new National Board, while making decisions on various Hibernian issues.

All officers that up for re-election maintained their offices, including President Shamus Boyle, VP Brendan Moore, Secretary Tom McNabb, and Treasurer Jim McKay. Incumbent directors Keith Carney, Christopher Norris, and Danny O’Connell join newcomers Jere Cole, Mike O’Connor, and Robert Mott to round out the executive board.

The convention also welcomed a number of special guests addressing the assembly Martin McGuiness, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, will address the joint session at the convention; Siobhan Dennehey our John F. Kennedy recipient; Jimbo Crossan, AOH National President Board of Erin; Victor Boyle, AOH National President in Canada; Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Collins; Niall Burgess, Irish Consul General of Ireland in New York and Martin Ruane, Irish Counsel General in Chicago.

The 2012 convention will take place at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, while the delegation awarded the 2014 affair to the city of St. Louis.

Picture to the right: Nassau County President Mike Byrne presents a Nassau AOH shirt to National VP Brendan Moore.

Photos: Grand Marshal’s And Aide’s Dinner

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:40:54 +0000

Nassau County was well represented at the 2010 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal’s and Aide’s Dinner.

Beside Nassau County Aide Michael Byrne, representatives from most of the divisions attended honoring Grand Marshal Raymond Kelly and aides from each of the counties in the New York area.

Kelly and his aides will be leading the 249th annual march up 5th Avenue on March 17th.

The Photos below were taken by Past County President John O’Connell.

[View with PicLens]

Nassau County President Mike Byrne to be Aide

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:02:47 +0000

The Nassau County Board of the AOH would like to congratulate President Mike Byrne for being the county’s representative as Aide to Grand Marshal Raymond Kelly in the 249th St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

In addition to marching on March 17th, Mike will represent the county in all the events leading up to the historic march, including a reception on Feb. 21st and one on March 14th.

Byrne was elected as County President this past June and is currently serving a two year term that will end in June 2011.

Four Nassau County Brothers On State Board [Pictures]

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:21:44 +0000

Former Nassau County AOH president and State Treasurer Jim Burke has been elected to the office of New York State AOH Secretary at the 2009 New York State Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held in Albany, July 8-11.

Also good news from the convention for Nassau Hibernians, it is expected that new State President Charles “Chip” McLean will announce Saturday night that he is appointing our County Recording Secretary and Division 14 President Tim Myles to the State Board as State Freedom For All Ireland chairman; our County Treasurer and former County president [Div. 15] Jack Ryan as State Veterans Chairman; and immediate past Nassau County President John O’Connell [Div. 8] as the State Publicity Chairman. That makes four Nassau County brothers serving on the New York State AOH Board.

Below Are Pictures from Albany sent by brother John O’Connell

[View with PicLens]